Fortaz

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Fortaz

OVERDOSE

Ceftazidime overdosage has occurred in patients with
renal failure. Reactions have included seizure activity, encephalopathy,
asterixis, neuromuscular excitability, and coma. Patients who receive an acute
overdosage should be carefully observed and given supportive treatment. In the
presence of renal insufficiency, hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis may aid in
the removal of ceftazidime from the body.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

FORTAZ is contraindicated in patients who have shown
hypersensitivity to ceftazidime or the cephalosporin group of antibiotics.

Last reviewed on RxList: 11/7/2014
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.